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CELEBRATING 71 YEARS OF SERVING DETROIT AND THE DOWNRIVER COMMUNITY* Democratic Debate Rev. Jackson and Judge Mathis Comes to Michigan join people in Flint for Rally By Dominique Madden - Contributing Writer By Gina Steward - Telegram

Bernie Sanders Hillary Clinton Presidental Candidate Presidental Candidate Hillary Clinton and Bernie scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. Sanders will debate in Flint, and will air on CNN, CNN en Michigan on March 6. The Espanol and CNN Interna- debate will be internationally tional. The debate, hosted by televised two days before the CNN in partnership with MLive Michigan Democratic Primary on March 8. The debate is Debate - Page 2A Judge-Greg-Mathis-Phaedra-Parks-Rev_-Jesse-Jackson-March-To-Rebuild-Flint FLINT – Community mem- ary 19 in Flint. During a one march earlier this month. On bers, civil rights organization mile walk and rally at Metro- February 2 during a press came together with the Rev. politan Baptist Church to high- conference that announced a Jesse Jackson and Judge light the need for clean water class-action lawsuit is in the Greg Mathis on Friday, Febru- in Flint. Rev. Jackson announced the Flint Water Page 6A

Gov. Snyder announces grants for distressed track and field athletes of all- municipalities time, Owens made history with $5.4 million awarded for service and quality his performance at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin, of life projects where he silenced Adolf Hitler’s Nazi ideology by win- gram. Snyder previously an- ning an unparalleled four gold nounced a $2 million award medals. This feat made him for the City of Flint. the first U.S. track star to go 4x gold at a single summer Municipalities are eligible to games, a record that remained apply for a FDCVT grant if unbroken for 48 years. they are experiencing one or Today, many of us recognize more conditions indicative of Owens as an iconic symbol “probable financial stress,” as and courageous trailblazer. But defined by Public Act 436 of Gov. Rick Snyder will award did you know that in the midst 2012, the Local Financial Sta- $5.4 million to eleven munici- of making history, Owens ran bility and Choice Act. palities to help fund various with shoes designed by the improvement projects, includ- eventual founder of Adidas? ing water system and public “The municipalities that ap- safety enhancements as well plied for and have now been Jesse Owens makes history at the Olympics in Berlin Before competing in the Berlin as technology upgrades approved for this special fund- games, Owens was ap- through the Financially Dis- ing are among those that Earlier this month, ‘Race’ – a movie theatres around the proached by a German shoe- tressed Cities, Villages, and have faced significant finan- film chronicling the inspira- country. maker named Adolf “Adi” Townships (FDCVT) grant pro- tional life of Jesse Owens – hit City Grants- 5A Known as one of the greatest Owens- 2A Informing * Educating * Empowering * Uplifting Page 2A TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF FEBRUARY 25 - MARCH 2, 2016 CALL TO ACTION Debate Owens From Page 1A From Page 1A An Election is coming soon and The Flint Journal, will be Dassler, who requested that ments. 80 years after the 1936 You must let your voice be heard moderated by CNN anchor the athlete wear his shoes. Olympics, the company stated: ries about what it took to earn Anderson Cooper. CNN chief During an Olympiad deemed “The Owens family is pleased the right to vote. We must not political correspondent Dana by Hitler as a showcase of to partner with Adidas for Black forget. Many of our family Bash and anchor Don Lemon Aryan racial supremacy, History Month with a com- members died and were will join as questioners. Owens debunked these myths memorative basketball shoe. beaten trying to earn the right – dominating the 100m, 200m, On the feet of athletes who to vote. (Watch the movie "Our Democratic candidates 4x100m and Long Jump com- compete in the spirit of Jesse’s Selma if you don’t know about have run spirited campaigns petitions, all while sporting the historic accomplishments, it) focused on how to best move handcrafted track spikes de- these shoes encompass the Our forefathers went through our country forward, and our signed by the local business- significance of one of the so much to earn their right to upcoming debate in Flint, man. greatest athletes the world has vote; whether it was taking an Michigan is a critical setting to ever seen.” oral test, being sprayed with a highlight what's at stake in In delivering one of the most water hose or attacked with these elections," said DNC significant sports perform- The designs, available at Chair Rep. Debbie Wasser- Within the next two weeks, dogs. They persevered. ances in history, Owen’s also www.adidas.com, feature man Schultz. "This debate is residents of Michigan will be Voting can be seen as an obli- shined a light on Dassler’s cream/brown tones, gold ac- an opportunity to elevate the asked to go to the polls and gation, but it is something that growing shoe business, which cents and signature details like very serious issues facing the cast their vote for their candi- we must do. We owe it to our 10 years later, developed into Owens’ 733 bib number. To residents of Flint, and it's also date of choice to be the next forefathers who went through one of the biggest brands in date, the commemorative an opportunity to remind vot- President of the United States. so much to earn their right to the world. Today, that com- shoes have been worn by nu- ers what Democratic leader- In some cities there may be vote and to make our lives bet- pany is known as Adidas. merous NBA stars including ship can do for the economy -- other issues on the ballot. ter. James Harden (Houston so that everyone in America Whatever is on the ballot, we If you don't vote, you have no In January, the multimillion Rockets), Damian Lillard (Port- has a fair shot." must exercise our right to right to complain about how dollar brand announced that a land Trailblazers) and Derrick vote. your government is operated. new collection would be intro- Rose (Chicago Bulls). The U.S. Census Bureau says As citizens we have the privi- But, voting gives you that right. duced during Black History that Flint is 57% black, 37% lege of being able to select our Every registered voter should Month to commemorate white, 4% Hispanic and 4% of officials. This American right take advantage of this awe- Owens unparalleled achieve- mixed race. Sanders and was not granted, but earned. some right. Gina Steward Clinton have both addressed the issue on the campaign We have all heard or read sto- Publisher trial. Sanders has called for CITY OF LINCOLN PARK the resignation of Michigan Gov. Rick Synder, a Republi- State of the City Address City Grants can, and Clinton, who has ar- From Page 1A gued that the crisis was cial challenges in recent grade of police camera sys- ignored in part because the Presented by Mayor Tom Karnes years,” Snyder said. “These tem. city is poor and largely grants will go a long way to en- African-American. And sure these cities can improve City of Highland Park the public services their resi- $1,505,000 State of the School District dents expect and deserve.” Water system enhancement Address Under the grant program, through maintenance to water GETTING TO funding may be used to pay for system. specific projects, services, or City of Inkster KNOW OUR Presented by Superintendent Terry Dangerfield strategies that move a city, vil- $244,968 lage, or township toward finan- Public safety enhancement ELECTED Thursday, March 10th at 1:00PM at cial stability. There was $5 Lincoln Park High School Auditorium million appropriated for the through deployment of a com- OFFICIALS (1701 Champaign). program with a $400,000 car- munity relations police officer. ryover from the previous fiscal Light refreshments will be served. year. The FDCVT program has $318,993 Do you know All are welcome free of charge. a $2 million cap, per local unit. Public safety enhancement through replacement and up- who your The following communities Please call George Cretu at (313) 506-4045 or grade of police and fire radios. will receive funding this year, State e-mail Lincoln [email protected] so accommodations with projects and amounts can be made. noted (alphabetical order): $218,367 Representative and City of Allen Park Public safety enhancement TELEGRAM $270,187 through fleet replacement of State Provide an emergency gener- police vehicles. Serving Detroit and the Downriver Community Since 1944 ator for public safety. City of Lincoln Park Senator are? OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER $21,000 For the Cities of River Rouge, Ecorse & Romulus City of Benton Harbor ADJUDICATED for the city of Inkster $25,000 Public safety enhancement SERVING Public safety enhancement through replacement and up- DEARBORN HEIGHTS, DELRAY, DETROIT, ECORSE, INKSTER, through replacement and up- grade of fire technology. LINCOLN PARK, MELVINDALE, RIVER ROUGE, ROMULUS, grade of police camera sys- TAYLOR, WAYNE, WESTLAND AND WYANDOTTE tem. City of Melvindale Published weekly on Thursday by Telegram Newspaper, Inc. $94,800 $400,000 P.O. Box 29085 • River Rouge, MI 48218 Public safety enhancement General Office • 10748 W. Jefferson Ave. Water system enhancement through fleet replacement of Phone (313) 928-2955 Fax (313) 928-3014 through water main replace- police vehicles and replace- Email: [email protected] ments. ment and upgrade of technol- HOW MANY TIMES Website: telegramnews.net ogy. City of Ecorse DOES YOUR SUBSCRIPTION RATE Home or Business Delivery 6 months - $15.00 1 year- $26.00 $30,000 City of River Rouge DOLLAR TRAVEL $171,833 6 months 1st class mail $40.00 1 year 1st class mail $65.00 Public safety enhancement AROUND YOUR through police body cameras. Public safety enhancement of DEADLINE dispatch and jail services. COMMUNITY? All news item and advertising copy submitted for publication City of Flint You have the on Thursday must be at the office of The Telegram no later $2,000,000 City of Wayne than 4:00pm on Friday. Water system enhancement $25,389 power!!! through reconnection to Detroit Public safety enhancement MEMBERSHIPS Water and Sewer Department. through fleet replacement of Now use it! City of Hamtramck police vehicle. Shop in your $90,000 All appropriated funding has Michigan Minority National Newspaper Public safety enhancement been spent. No future rounds community Press Association Publishers Association through replacement and up- will occur in FY 2016. Michigan Ethnic Media Page 3A OPINION WEEK OF FEBRUARY 25 - MARCH 2, 2016 What Does It Take to be a JURY DUTY News from the Successful Entrepreneur? SCAM Ethel Stevenson Senior Center By Armstrong Williams - NNPA News Wire Columnist of Ecorse This is admittedly a difficult con- The Third Judicial Circuit By: Arleen McDanial cept for many people with the Court of Wayne County has employee mindset to grasp, let There’s been a lot happening at the Center this month. The learned of a telephone scam alone put into practice. The rea- Flea Market February 16 through February 18 was filled with regarding missed jury duty. son for that is that the entrepre- interesting items that was sold. Clothes, jewelry, hats, and neurial mindset exposes us to The scam artist will call and other really nice item went for good prices. uncertainty. There is no guide- advise the person that jury line or formula or time-table that duty was missed and a fine Concerto of Allen Park provided their service on February 13 dictates when an idea or a rela- has to be paid immediately or to do blood pressure checks. This is scheduled to be an on- tionship will bear fruit. That can the person will be subject to going event. Watch for the next date. be frightening to some people. arrest or an arrest warrant will But my entrepreneurial mindset be issued. February 26 there will be a community meeting with State is guided by a deep faith and Representative Stephanie Chang. The Center will be sending Time is one of those magical di- belief in the laws of creation. I The Third Circuit Court ad- representatives to express our interest. know for a fact that if you sow, vises Jurors: mensions of the human experi- The March schedule is as follows: ence. At certain instances it you shall reap. I believe that in If you receive a phone call like March 2 Bingo seems like there is not enough life there are definite seasons, this, it is not from the Third Ju- March 9 Trip to First Congressional Baptist Church of it. And at others, it seems like and that the pattern is inex- dicial Circuit Court or anyone (reschedule date). Afro American History Tour $8 the moment lasts forever. The orable. The spring precedes the affiliated with the Court. Do March 11 Free Tax Day. Bring your information intellectual and emotional expe- summer, which precedes the fall not respond to this phone call March 15. Birthday Club rience in the passage of time is and the winter. In the spring one or pay anyone any sum of March 16 Movie Day. Showing War. Punch and popcorn one of those unique aspects plants, and in the fall one har- money. Obtain as much infor- vests. 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Deposit of $50 due April 20. and contemplate ways in which It is somewhat counterintuitive Third Judicial Circuit Court, Final payment of $69 due June 6. to make time an ally in our to tell someone with an em- you will not receive a phone Birch Run shopping trip in April quest for personal and societal ployee mindset to save some of call requesting money and growth. their seeds and use them to Belle Isle in June threatening arrest. You may One of the interesting things for plant a new crop. They are ac- Mt Pleasant in May. me, looking back over the past customed to having their needs contact the Court if you failed Keep checking the Telegram newspaper for more decade or so, is how quickly our taken care of by their employer. to appear for jury duty. If you information or stop by the center business has grown. 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The Pack Mt. Nebo Baptist Church CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS 4411 5th Street Ecorse By Janine Folks - Religion Columnist 313-382-8577 4th Pastoral Anniversary for goals and be careful to stay Rev. Marcus Johnson within reach of them. We can- Pastor Pastor Everett Thomas not go too far ahead and we Featuring: The Spiritual Five and other artists Sunday Morning cannot fall behind them. Sunday, February 28, 2016 at 6:00PM. Service - 11:00am Mercy House Church. If the ‘pack’ is our family, we Everyone is welcome 15 E. Charlotte, Ecorse MI 48229 have to be watchful of what is Free will donation. going on and stay within a good For more information contact reach in order to be effective. If Community Rev. Everett Thomas 313-282-9508 the ‘pack’ is our relationship with God, we have to keep our AME eyes on it and make sure that 4010 17th St, 3rd Pastoral Anniversary Celebration for within the sphere of where God Ecorse, MI wants us to be. We cannot 313-386-4340 Pastor John D. Hearn Jr. In roller derby, there’s a thing leave God by going too fast. called ‘the pack.’ The pack is We cannot fall behind by not Sunday, March 6th & 13th, 2016 the range of space where moving at a fast enough pace. at Christian Faith Ministries skaters/players can legally It’s a continuous monitoring of 27500 Marquette, Garden City MI 48135 skate and be considered ‘in what we are doing and where 11:00 a.m. (each Sunday) play’. The pack is a cluster of we are. For more information call 313-460-6700 skaters from both teams and It's a constant speeding up and Rev. William D. Phillips, you cannot go ten feet ahead Pastor or behind. If you do, you are slowing down just to stay within Fews Memorial C.ME. Church considered, ‘out of play’ and the realm of where we need to Sunday School 10am Will Host you are penalized. These be. It requires attention and Sunday Worship 11:00am skaters are blockers (8). The 2 focus. This is not something Wed Bible Class 6pm Sunday’s Gospel Best you can half-heartedly do. It’s jammers, the ones who can go “Empowered by the living Saturday, April 2, 2016 around the track to score, are not a side-hobby or spare time Word” Matt 4:4 the only exception to the pack thing. It is important and we Fews Memorial C.M.E Church rule because they have a dif- must stay in proper range, lest 456 Palmerston River Rouge ferent responsibility and role. we end up ‘out of play’ and in the ‘penalty box.’ Runner For Time: 7:00 PM So you have to maintain the speed of the pack and stay Our goal should be to stay Christ within ten feet. You’re only a within the will of God. We learn Donation: Adults -$10.00/Children - $7.00 about the will of God by reading valid player if you stay within Ministries **Auditions will be held at the designated range, in the His Word, praying, and listen- ing when He speaks to our Church of the Resurrection Fews Memorial C.M.E. Church** pack. You have to be able to 27085 W. Outer Dr. Ecorse stay with the speed of the heart. When we follow what we 456 Palmerston St., River Rouge, MI pack, which means you are know to be right, it keeps us in constantly gauging your pace. the right place. If we are out of Sat., 2/27/16 - 12:00 PM place, we are totally ineffective, You can’t go too fast and you Sat., 3/5/16 - 12:00 PM can’t fall to far behind. and that could cause conse- quences (penalty). In life, we must learn to gauge Non-Professional Singers and Choirs our pace. This means we have “Watch and pray, so that you are welcomed to participate. to have self-awareness. The may not enter into temptation” Sunday School 8:30am ‘pack’ can be anything. It can (Mark 14:38). Temptation tries Sunday Worship 9:30am Winner will receive $200.00 be something that’s important to lure you from the pack. “… Prayer & Bible Class For more information call 313-834-9633 to us. For example, let’s say press toward the mark for the Thursday 5:30 PM that the ‘pack’ is our goals. We prize of the high calling of God Rev. A. Richard Doss, I - Pastor have to keep our eyes on our in Christ Jesus” (Phil. 3:14). Pastor Gerald Overall 313-381-9303 Ecorse Seventh-day Adventist Church [email protected] or St. Marks 3834 10th St Ecorse, MI www.rfcm.org Missionary Baptist Church (Corner of 10th & Francis Streets) Dr. Errol Liverpool, Pastor 3860 Inkster Rd, Inkster * 313-792-9789 Love Joy Sabbath School (Saturday) 9:15 a.m. Missionary Baptist Rev. Dr. Services: Sabbath Worship Service (Saturday) 11:00 a.m. Alford D. Sample Sunday School 9:30am Prayer Meeting (Wednesday) 6:00 p.m. Church II Timothy 2:25 Morning Worship/Youth Church 11:00 am 332 Polk street Study to show thyself Bible Class/Youth Church 6:30 pm Community Services Food Distribution River Rouge, approved unti God; Bus Pickup Available Every Third Wednesday 9:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church (313) 928-9212 SERVICES: 3936 12th Street Ecorse, MI 48229 Sunday School - 9:30 AM CHURCH PHONE # (313) 383-1069 FAX: (313) 383-2842 Sunday Worship -11:00 AM Pastor - Rev. Kevin B. Mack Wednesday Prayer & WORSHIP SERVICES Bible Class - United Church 6:30 PM Sundays: of Faith SMALL ADS Early Morning Worship ...... 7:30 a.m. Rev Darryl Bynum, Pastor Church School at Study ...... 9:30 a.m. Methodist WORK! Phone: 313 516-2482 Mid-Morning Worship ...... 10:50 a.m. Email: First Sunday: Baptism & Communion Service...... 10:30 a.m. 313-928-2955 [email protected] Mid-Week: ALL ARE WELCOME Tuesdays- Bible Class ...... 9:00a.m. & 6:00p.m. Wednesday - Worship Service ...... 7:00 p.m. CORPORATE PRAYER PENTECOST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Sun 6am Mon-Tues 5pm Wed 6pm 35625 VINEWOOD ROMULUS “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light into my path." - Psalms 119:105 6064 Fourth St Phone: (734) 728-1390 Email:[email protected] ALL ARE WELCOME Romulus website: www.pentecostmbc.org

Sunday Worship Rev. Arthur C. Willis, Sr. Pastor Jehovah Jireh Ministries 11:30am Growing Forward Mercy House 15 E. Charlotte Ecorse 313-282-9508 Bible Classes SERVICES Sunday- Fulfillment Hour 10am Worship 11am & 6pm Tues & Wed-6:00 PM Sunday School - 9:30am Monday -Bible Study 7pm Rev Mark R. Sunday Morning Service - 11:00am Wednesday - Prayer and Praise 7pm Zockheem, Pastor Wednesday Prayer 6:00pm Bible Study - 6:30pm Rev. Everett Thomas Pastor (734) 765-5335 “Transforming Lives Spirit, Soul and Body Welcome Home! A DELAY IS NOT A DENIAL We proclaim Jesus is Savior and Lord!” Page 5A WEEK OF FEBRUARY 25 - MARCH 2, 2016 DEATH NOTICES

OSCAR MASSEY Robert attended Romulus Com- Dec/ 23. 2015 munity Schools, where he played Oscar was born in Memphis, Ten- basketball and ran track. He was nessee. He moved to Inkster, also a very good swimmer and Michigan in 1941. He served in became a junior life guard. After the United States Army and he high school, Robert began work- was stationed in the South Pacific ing at General Motors until he re- Asia. Following his military duties, tired. Robert hobbies were he worked for Ford Motor Com- fishing, traveling, playing bid whist pany, in Dearborn, Michigan and and most of all he loved singing. he provided 32 years of dedicated service. He cared for the needs of Robert leaves to cherish his his family members and faithfully memories his dedicated wife attended all family reunions and all Anna; three brothers Charlie Jr., AUDREY CANADY family gatherings in both Michigan Calvin (Brenda), Antonie Harris- May 28, 1986 – Jan. 6, 2016 and Tennessee. El; two sisters Cynthia and Katise Audrey Canady graduated from Oscar left to cherish his memories Harris. He was a step father to Romulus High School, she at- Ms. Blanchard Thurmond, his Michaela, Likesha, Mercedes, Al- tended Henry Ford Community dearest friend, nieces Ms. Bernice bert, Tina, Cherie, Bobby, Cindy, College. She began climbing the Jones, Shirley Williams, nephews Gina and along with a host of corporate ladder, she went from a Bill Massey and Onnie Massey, nieces, nephews, cousins and Customer Service Rep to Shift COME CELEBRATE WITH OUR PASTOR Mrs. Annette Jones (niece-in-law) friends. Leader Speedway, LLC in one Sunday, March 6 at 11:00am a host of other family members Final arrangements were entrusted year and then was promoted to Monday, March 7 at 7:00pm and his closest friend Horace Jor- to Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Co-Manager. dan. Home (chapelchimes.org) Services will be held at the church Final arrangements were entrusted She was a caring, giving, loving, PENTECOST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH to Chapel of the Chimes Funeral and friend to many. Audrey built 35625 VINEWOOD, ROMULUS Home (chapelchimes.org) a village and brought many peo- ple together. Audrey was the life of the party and a strong advo- cate for the BBW. Audrey had a strong work ethic and she be- List your church in the lieved in taking care of her re- sponsibilities, her family, and TELEGRAM’S believed heavily in God.

She leaves behind her mother, Church Directory Gayle Canady; her loving broth- ers, Todd (Leta) Wade, and Chris Call 313-928-2955 GLADYS RUTH ARCHIE (Anita) Lee; her and a host of Jan 13, 1931 – Jan 2, 2016 nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, Glady was born in Canton, Mis- cousins and tons of special sissippi. In 1950, Gladys was friends. Announcements are given priority to EFFIE VIOLA W. POWELL united in Holy Matrimony to the Final arrangements were entrusted Viola was born in Fort Deposit, Al- Reverend Robert Lee Archie, Sr. to Chapel of the Chimes Funeral churches listed in the directory abama; Her mother past during To this union, four sons were Home (chapelchimes.org) child birth. Viola was raised by her born, Robert Jr., Dwight, Timothy father and grandparents, Susie and Mark Anthony. and James Sr. in Tarversville, GA. Gladys wore many hats, among Viola moved to Atlanta after the those that she was the most of passing of her husband, also were; being a care provider for FAITH LISTING where she worked briefly before senior citizens, being a foster moving to Inkster, Michigan, and mother and being an Eastern gaining employment at Ford Motor Star. Gladys will surely be MINISTRIES Company. She was a devoted missed. member and willingly worked until Christian Faith Ministries 27500 Marquette St Garden City, MI her health declined, she loved the Gladys leaves to cherish her (734) 525-0077 Pastor John Hearn Jr. Lord. memory, sons, Robert L. Archie, Jehoval Jireh Ministries Mercy House 15 E. Charlotte Ecorse, MI Viola leaves to cherish her mem- Jr., Timothy D. Archie and Mark ory, her daughter Betty Ward, one Anthony Archie; grandchildren, 313-282-9508 Pastor Rev. Everett Thomas sister Ethel Mae Dowell, brother Rebecca and Candice as well as Runner for Christ Ministries 27085 W. Outer Dr. Ecorse, MI Eugene (Monica) Wimberly and a host of cousins, nephews, (313)381-9303 Pastor Gerald Overall www.rfcm.org her 7 grandchildren, 17 great nieces and friends. grandchildren and 2 great-great Final arrangements were entrusted BAPTIST grandchildren. to Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Final arrangements were entrusted Home (chapelchimes.org) Gethsemane MBC 29066 Eton St, Westland, MI to Chapel of the Chimes Funeral (734) 721-2557 Rev. Dr. John Duckworth www.gmbc.org Home (chapelchimes.org) Lovejoy MBC 332 Polk St River Rouge ROBERT L. HARRIS 313-516-2482 Pastor Rev. Darryl Bynum May 29, 1950 – Dec. 31, 2015 Mt. Nebo Baptist Church 4411 5th St Ecorse 313-382-8577 Pastor Rev. Marcus Johnson Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church Mt. Olive Baptist Church 35565 Beverly Rd Romulus "Where The Will of God Will Be Done" {Mark 14:36} (734) 729-2460 Pastor Thompson Rev. Dr. John E. Duckworth, Pastor 29066 Eton Street Westland 48186 Mt. Zion MBC 3936 12th St. Ecorse, MI Office: 734.721.2557 Fax: 734.721.1383 313-383-1069 Rev. Kevin B. Mack Sunday Morning Worship Services 8am & 10am Pentecost MBC 35625 Vinewood Ave Romulus, MI Wednesday Night Bible Study 6:30pm 734-728-1390 Pastor Rev. Arthur C. Willis www.penmbc.org Email: gethsemane02.org St. Marks MBC 3860 Inkster Rd Inkster, MI (313) 792-9789 Pastor Alford D. Sample

Christian Faith Ministries Union Second MBC 459 Beechwood River Rouge 27500 Marquette, Garden City, MI 48135 Pastor Rev. Kenneth Brown - 734-525-0022 AME Sunday- Worship Cafe 9:30am Morning Worship 10:30am Community AME 4010 17th St Ecorse Mid Week Bible Study 313-386-4340 Pastor Rev. William D. Phillips Wednesday 7pm SEVEN-DAY ADVENTIST Ecorse Seventh-day Aventist 3834 10th St Ecorse, MI Rev. John D. Hearn Jr. Pastor (313) 928-9212 Pastor Dr. Errol Liverpool “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot hide” (Matthew 5:14) METHODIST Page 6A WEEK OF FEBRUARY 25 - MARCH 2, 2016 Legislation permits use of service Flint water rally dogs for Michigan veterans From Page 1A By Shelby Jefferson – Telegram Staff Writer

works that is seeking $150 Mil- Flint switched its drinking lion to help refund water bills water source from Detroit, and repair infrastructure in the which draws from Lake Huron, Knyzek (left, center) poses with Governor Rick Snyder and military veterans and city of Flint. to the Flint River in April 2014 service dogs last year Many organizations that were as a temporary cost-saving involved in planning the march measure. The city planned to A new bill will allow military vet- number of situations were oc- chological disorder – thus re- included Rainbow PUSH Coali- join another system that also erans suffering from “service- curring where veterans were quiring the use of a service dog tion, the Michigan Legislative would tap Lake Huron, but its related psychiatric disabilities, denied entry into business es- – is prohibited, as defined by Black Caucus and the Con- pipeline had not been com- such as post-traumatic stress tablishments because they the Americans with Disabilities cerned Pastors group. Before pleted. or a traumatic brain injury”, to were accompanied by a serv- Act. the one mile march, a rally was Flint did not treat the river be accompanied by service ice animal, likely because they held at the Metropolitan Baptist water with anti-corrosion dogs in public facilities. showed no outward signs of To guarantee protection, veter- Tabernacle Church where Rev. chemicals, allowing the corro- disability. ans can now register with the Alfred Harris is the Pastor. He sive river water to scrape lead The legislation, spearheaded state Department of Civil said, "What we want to do, we from aging pipes. The city re- by State Senator David “Countless veterans find com- Rights to attain proper docu- want to go from bottled water to turned to the Detroit system Knyzek, passed with bipartisan fort and solace in these serv- mentation verifying their right pipes to restoration," he said. last October, but residents support and was signed by ice animals, so we’re leading to use a service animal in pub- "We want the citizens of Flint to were exposed to lead-tainted Governor Rick Snyder last the charge in Michigan to pro- lic. be restored in all aspects of water for 18 months. year. On January 18th, the law tect them and their use of the their lives." Some children's blood has officially went into effect, mark- animals in their daily lives.” “We created a system where During the rally and march, par- tested positive for lead, a po- ing a victory for veterans look- veterans can receive an identi- ticipants of all ages displayed tent neurotoxin linked to learn- ing to make a smooth With the passage of new leg- fication card to prove that they signs that told the story of their ing disabilities, lower IQ and transition after returning from islation, denial of service to need their service animals,” dismay with the situation. behavioral problems. service. veterans with PTS, TBI or any said Knyzek. “They can also other service-connected psy- request a patch to be placed For Knyzek, the triumph holds on the dogs vest, as well as for deep personal meaning. As the themselves, in addition to dog first Iraq War Veteran elected tags. All of this can be pre- to the Michigan Legislature, sented to business owners the senator has worked tire- across the state.” lessly to ensure that service- men and women remain To educate owners on per- protected when visiting various sonal rights and responsibili- business establishments in ties surrounding the new law, their local communities. the senator will speak at sev- eral engagements over the “Many of our vets come home next few months. On February from Iraq and Afghanistan with 27th, a Pets for Veterans what I call “Invisible Wounds of Issued by the Michigan De- Adoption Event, Business Ed- War”, also known as post-trau- partment of Civil Rights, a ucation Seminar & Fundraiser matic stress and traumatic patch can be placed on the will take place in Westland, brain injuries,” said Knyzek. “A vest of service dogs to verify with Knyzek serving as the a veteran's disability guest speaker.

“We want to remove as many barriers as possible, and at the 2681 S Schaefer Detroit 48217 same educate the business community on rules and regu- lations regarding veterans and service animals,” he said. “I’ll be providing a presentation to various business owners, and I’ll also invite chamber of com- merce’s from different cities to ALIGNMENT WE BUY take information back to their HIGH SPEED BALANCE communities. BRAKES & MUFFLERS JUNK CARS!! SHOCKS & STRUTS K. DREW 313-478-6299 “In the end, I know that it’s my AXLES M. PRATHER 313-422-3296 job to see this through to com- MINOR REPAIRS J. DREW 313-412-7258 pletion. I’m very proud of everything we’ve done and I know it’s making a difference in THROCKMORTON’S 313.386.9112 the lives of our veterans.” BARBER SHOP The Pets for Veterans Adop- tion Event, Business Education “TOGETHER WE ACHIEVE THE EXTRAORDINARY!” Seminar & Fundraiser will take ______place on Saturday, February 27, 2016 from 10 am – 3 pm Photos are of participants that participated in the Rally in Flint WALK-INS WELCOME!!! 479 Salliotte (Seminar starts at 11:00 am). on Friday, February 19, 2016 Location: Wayne Ford Civic Photos by Dale Rich Mon-Tues: 9:30pm - 6:00pm League 1661 N. Wayne Rd. in New Barber- ‘SMITTY’ Wednesday: CLOSED Thurs - Sat: 9:30 - 6:00pm Westland. TAKE ACTION IN YOUR CITY Page 7A WEEK OF FEBRUARY 25 - MARCH 2, 2016 Southwest Detroit native honored by GETTING TO KNOW OUR NAACP Image Awards and the FBI ELECTED OFFICIALS By Shelby Jefferson – Telegram Staff Writer Ecorse City Councilman Nathaniel Elem By Shelby Jefferson – Telegram Staff Reporter

cause I wanted to change all of that.

Did you grow up in the Ecorse area? Yes, I was born in 1934 at 3961 13th street. I graduated from Ecorse High School in 1952.

I eventually went away to De- troit Institute of Technology, and was later employed by Ford Motor Company. In 1968, when changes were being made during the Civil The “Getting to know our Rights Movement, I became Tarence Wheeler on the Red Carpet at the NAACP Image Awards elected officials” feature is de- the first salaried minority at signed to provide access into Detroit Steel, where I worked Over the past 20 years, South- “I really don’t do any of this for American community and law the minds of local public fig- for 31 years before retiring. west Detroit native Tarence accolades, but for people to enforcement,” said Wheeler. ures. This week we spoke with Wheeler has worked tirelessly think enough to vote for me “In the end, while it may say Ecorse City Councilman During your time on the to impact local youth and their and my body of work definitely ‘Tarence Wheeler’ on this Nathaniel Elem who chatted council, what have you families. speaks volumes.” award, it is not about me. This with us about growing up in done to personally bring is about the community and Ecorse, the most enjoyable as- change to the city, and what On an annual basis, his All- This spring, Wheeler’s efforts the people who volunteer their pects of his position, personal do you hope to do in the fu- Star Giveback provides free as a community advocate will time and resources to assist in hobbies and interests, and ture? Thanksgiving turkeys to those be recognized once again any initiative we’re a part of. I much more. in need, while also bringing when he receives the FBI Di- couldn’t be successful without This position is obviously po- other initiatives to the Detroit rector’s Community Leader- their efforts, so this is for them How long have you served litical, but I’ve brought my ex- metro area including back to ship Award. Honors will be too.” on the Ecorse City Council? perience from the business school giveaways, coat drives presented on April 15th by This is my sixth term as a arena. I worked extensively and complimentary youth hair- David P. Gelios, special agent With a resume consisting of councilman in Ecorse. with people and union con- cuts. Now serving as Commu- in charge of the FBI Detroit di- such distinguished outreach tracts, so I’ve been able to in- nity Outreach and Parent vision, at the FBI Education work, it remains clear that Why did you want to run for corporate the business side of Liaison for River Rouge Public Center in Washington, D.C. Wheeler’s commitment to this position? everything into my role as a Schools, Wheeler continues to changing lives will never falter I really wanted to help bring councilman. use his position to alleviate ob- “Being recognized by the FBI – whether he receives outside Ecorse back to where it used stacles faced by students on a is a great honor, especially recognition or not. to be, which included getting In the future, I’d like to help im- daily basis. when you consider the rela- the city out of bankruptcy. I prove housing development tionship between the African For the Southwestern High knew that we also needed to within the city. Specifically, we To honor this philanthropic School graduate, the greatest get more residents and busi- have to bring in more resi- work, Wheeler recently won impact he can leave on the nesses to come back to the dents if we want to maintain the 2016 NAACP Image world is ensuring that local area, and you can’t get busi- our school system. No one Awards Hometown Champi- youth have a shot at a brighter ness owners unless you have ons Contest, where he was future. people living here. I ran be- Elem - Page 8A recognized as an influential hero making moves in the “When I come to work every NEED MONEY FOR COLLEGE community. day, I see myself in these chil- dren,” he said. “I know from The following information can be used to help high school “This was based on a commu- firsthand experience that students find money to help pay for their college educa- nity voting process. Whoever poverty is exhausting; I re- tion received the most votes flew member what it was like grow- out to Los Angeles and re- ing up with a single mother 1. Fastweb.com ceived an award during a addicted to drugs and an ab- Fast web offers targeted scholarships, college search, help with breakfast that Friday,” he said. Tarence Wheeler sentee father. My mission is to financial aid decisions, and career advice. The website uses a traffic on the extra mile for our questionnaire to match students with scholarships. Some fea- young people. In the end, that tured scholarships include: Regions Riding Forward Scholar- means putting children and ship Essay Contest, Hood Milk Sportsmanship Scholarship,, their families first. and the VIP Voice Scholarship.

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What do you enjoy most about your position? I enjoy working with the people and trying to solve some of their problems. If they have is- sues, I have them as well. Right now, I’m also enjoying helping the city come out of re- ceivership.

Are there any upcoming city Hours of Operation developments residents should know about? Monday - Saturday 8:00am - 9:30pm We will have some town hall Last Load in Washers at 8:30pm meetings in the future. The Sunday Hours 8:00am - 6:00pm Henri Godbold MD, Congressman Conyers, LaToya Richardson NP schedule hasn’t be set yet, but that’s forthcoming. Last Load in Washers at Western Wayne Family Health in talking with Dr. George Centers was very happy to Sawabini, one of WWFHCs 5:30pm Also Housing and Urban De- host Congressman John primary care physicians, about velopment (HUD) will be using Conyers Jr. for a visit and tour the growing opioid addiction grant money to redo the city of their new Inkster community problem in the region. The projects. This is process that health center recently. Mr. representative was also happy will take up to 2 years to com- Conyers is a long time propo- to hear of WWFHCs ability to plete in different phases. It will nent and ally for federally qual- care for people with and with- be started later this year. ified health centers and out health insurance, apply for funding for them. He was very coverage, the sliding fee scale What hobbies/interests do Millennium Laundry impressed with the new build- and fact that most patients can you engage in during your ing and the full range of serv- be seen for care on the same leisure time? ices provided for area day or the next day in most I’m a sports fan, so I like going residents—primary care, gen- cases. WWFHC Inkster can to baseball and basketball eral dentistry, OB/GYN, and be reached at 313.561.5100 or games. On occasion, I also go integrated behavioral health. at www.wwfhc.org, and also out and play golf. He was especially interested has locations in Lincoln Park * and Taylor. I’m affiliated with the Masons and would like to get more in- volved with the organization because they do a lot of char- Same Day Service ity work in the community. Ad- *Washers up to 80 lbs. ditionally, I attend church at *Drop Off Service Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church on Electric, and I love *Maytag Equipment good music. Lastly, I’m always *Commercial Accounts Welcome involved with my grandchil- dren; I have 13 grandkids and Last Load at 9:00pm 15 great grandkids. 969 Southfield Rd How can residents get in touch with you if they have Accepting all Major Credit Cards & EBT a concern? They can email me at Lincoln Park Linda Atkins CEO and Congressman Conyers touring the center [email protected]. (313) 388-5003 Inkster Chamber of Hours: 8am-11pm Commerce Cordially invites you to the 17th Annual Business Community CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY Networking Mixer Tues., March 22, 2016 6:00-8:00PM Applewood Coney Island Restaurant 28640 Michigan Avenue Inkster, MI 48141 Join us for networking with City and area Busi- nesses 20200 W. Warren Meet our newly elected City Officials Enjoy music and buffet DETROIT dinner with wine. Tickets are $40/person Limited seating. RSVP by Sat. Mar 12 Certified Preowned Vehicles Please mail your payment to: Inkster Chamber of Commerce P. O. Box 596 Inkster, MI 48141 www.ztmotors.com For reservations and additional information, call 734-552-1391. Page 9A WEEK OF FEBRUARY 25 - MARCH 2, 2016 Shelby’s Black History Month Series: Favorite television shows Look for your By Shelby Jefferson – Telegram Staff Writer copy of the the small screen, from Carl- TELEGRAM ton’s quirky dance moves to NEWSPAPER Will’s wise cracks about Uncle Phil’s weight. in: Dearborn Hts, Today, the shows depiction of Delray, Detroit, an affluent black family living in Bel-Air remains truly signifi- Ecorse, Inkster, cant (Note: Uncle Phil was a Lincoln Park, leading attorney/judge, while Family Matters Aunt Viv worked as a promi- (1989-1998, ABC) Melvindale, River nent professor). As a child, I Growing up in the 90’s, who Rouge, Romulus, also looked forward to seeing didn’t look forward to TGIF on Taylor, Wayne , which famous figure would ABC (Thank God It’s Friday)? Living Single As a kid growing up in the make the next hilarious ap- After all, the Friday night block (1993-1998, FOX) Westland and 90’s, numerous television pearance, from Chris Rock featured some of the greatest ‘Living Single’ chronicled four Wyandotte shows emerged that became and Jay Leno to Oprah Win- shows on the planet like ‘Step black women making moves in must-see TV each week. Dur- or stop by the Office frey and Tyra Banks. By Step’, ‘Boy Meets World’, New York City. The friends ing that era, I was drawn in by located at ‘Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper’, and were educated and stylish with series that showcased black of course ‘Family Matters’. fun, eclectic personalities – 10748 W. Jefferson in characters from various differ- factors that still make it one of ent backgrounds, offering rep- River Rouge I’ll admit that as an adult, I find my favorite shows of all-time. resentations of blackness that Steve Urkel to be quite un- Call presented a diverse under- bearable. Being a kid however, Over the years, I came to love standing of the African Ameri- the loveable nerd with the high all of the major characters, but (313) 928-2955 can experience in the world of pitched voice and snorting for some reason I particularly popular culture. laugh provided the highest gravitated toward Kadijah source of entertainment – es- (played by Queen Latifah). As Of course, these images had a pecially considering his end- editor and publisher of ‘Flavor’ profound impact on me as a less love for next door magazine, she was hip and child, leaving behind fond neighbor Laura Winslow. cool, while always using her memories I greatly appreciate Moesha (1996-2001, UPN) platform to cover issues affect- today. To continue my celebra- When ‘Moesha’ debuted in In the end, ‘Family Matters’ de- ing the black community (iron- tion of Black History Month, 1996, R&B songstress Brandy picted a black household ically when I reached here are several shows that was on her way to becoming whose love for each other adulthood, I developed these made a lasting mark through- one of the biggest artists in the knew no limits – representa- same interests as a writer). world. At the time, she was out my developmental years. tion that remains relatively ab- Two decades after it originally also one of my favorite sent from the modern network aired, ‘Living Single’s depiction singers, so I couldn’t wait to sitcom (with the exception of of strong, professional twen- watch her each week as Moe- series like ‘Blackish’). tysomethings navigating the sha Mitchell – the cool, enig- complexities of life still res- matic teen dealing with the onates with viewers, and ar- stress of juggling high school guably influenced the advent and family life. of later hit shows like ‘Girl- Looking back, the series stood friends’ and ‘The Game’. out for a number of reasons: Moe’s stylish braids were al- Gullah Gullah Island ways on point, her fly crew to- (1994-1998, Nickelodeon) tally defined friendship goals Several times a week, my and she never ceased to bring brother and I tuned in to see the drama (especially when it what was happening on ‘Gul- came down to her love life). lah Gullah Island’. Chronicling Likewise, Moesha forever the adventures of a black fam- stayed true to herself and ily living off the coast of South stood up for what she believed Carolina, the series offered ed- in – aspects that made her re- ucational lessons through the latable to audiences of all art of song and dance – al- ages. ways celebrating the beauty of African American identity, par- ticularly Gullah cultural her- itage.

Obviously, nothing was ever complete without Binya Binya My Brother and Me – the giant pet pollywog who (1994-1995, Nickelodeon) brought epic flavor with his ‘My Brother and Me’ was an- undying love for dance and other awesome show pro- play. The show also had one of duced by Nickelodeon, though the greatest theme songs of all the series only lasted one sea- time, followed by some of the son. Nevertheless, kid broth- best sing-along sessions on ers Alfie and Dee Dee were television. absolutely hilarious in their epic day to day exploits, al- ways accompanied by their crazy group of friends (remem- ber the effervescent Goo and the ever sarcastic Deonne?)

I still remember many of the shows funny catchphrases (Deonne’s classic saying The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air “Don’t hold your breath” still (1990-1996, NBC) gets me to this day). The se- My childhood would have ries was prematurely can- been incomplete without ‘The celled in 1995, but became the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’. The first to air on Nickelodeon fea- popular sitcom brought an turing a predominately black array of riotous elements to cast. Page 10A WEEK OF FEBRUARY 25 - MARCH 2, 2016 TELEGRAM COMMUNITY CALENDAR

DEARBORN HEIGHTS Come to worship and be moti- cludes rumors that it was part of Garden Club Meeting vated with our own, Jesse the Underground Railroad.” The Dearborn Heights Garden Charles, every Thursday. Event This is an indoor program and Club meets the first Thursday of will take place March 3, 2016 at is recommended for partici- each month, 11:30 a.m., Can- 10:30AM at the Romulus Senior pants ages 12 and older. The field Center, 1801 N. Beech Daly Center, located at 26525 Bibbins cost is $3.00 per person, add Rd., Dearborn Heights. Join us St. $1.00 per person for non for desserts, coffee, garden & Wayne County residents. For WAYNE beautification news and guest pre-registration call Wayne City Council Meeting speakers, including Master Gar- County Parks at 734. 261.1990 Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 8PM deners. Annual membership is or stop by the office 33175 Ann there will be a city council meeting $20.00. The public is invited! Arbor Trail in Westland. at the Ecorse city hall, located at DETROIT 3869 W Jefferson Ave, Ecorse, MI WYANDOTTE 6450 MICHIGAN AVE 48210 Black Cinema 48229. City Council Meeting During Black History Month, the Monday, February 29, 2016 at Needles and Hooks for a Cause Williams Recreation Center will 7:00PM there will be a city Thursday, March 3, 2016 from showcase black movies Fridays council meeting in the Council 09:00am - 11:00am at Helium at 5PM at 8431 Rosa Parks Chambers of the Wyandotte COMMUNITY MEETINGS Studio, located at 3127 S Wayne Blvd. For more information, call City Hall located at 3200 Biddle Rd, 48184. Bring your own sup- 313-628-2039. This event is for Ave, Suite 300, 48192. National Action Network plies and create for a cause. This ages 6-17. month the cause is St. Mary’s INKSTER Weekly meeting - 10:00am Take the Dream Open Closet. Make hats in differ- Information Forum! 6100 14th St Learn about black history and ent sizes! Can't make it in per- The future of Inkster rests in our Detroit, MI 48208 talk about what’s next. Tuesday, son? Create your hat(s) on your hands… Charter Revision? JOIN US February 23-Thursday, February own and drop off at Helium Studio Why? Why not? Pros? Cons? 25 at the Patton Recreation during business hours. Beneficial or Not? For more information Center located at 2301 Wood- Hear from the panel: “Pro” [email protected] WESTLAND mere. For ages 10-18, with Speakers & “Con” Speakers Pets for Veterans 313-312-5287 or 313-492-6774 membership. For more info, call When: February 25, 2016 at Saturday, February 27, 2016 from 313-628-2001. Networking din- 6:30PM. 10AM-3PM at the Wayne Ford Western Wayne NAACP ner will be held Friday, February St. Clements Episcopal Church Civic League, located at 1661 N. General Membership Meeting 26, 2016. 4100 Harrison Road Wayne Rd. there will be a free Inkster, Michigan 2nd Monday of each month - 7:00pm District 1 Health Fair event with no adoptions fees! Sponsored by Voice Christian Faith Ministries Join the Detroit Health Depart- Meet adoptable rescue dogs and The listing is prepared by ment, Mayor's Office Depart- cats on site. All donations will sup- 27500 Marquette Garden City, MI Estefania Arellano. For more ment of Neighborhoods, Detroit port Last Day Dog rescue, Everyone is welcome information call 313-928-2955 Recreation Department, Detroit Chained INC, and Pets for Patri- Medical Center, Councilman ots. For public pre-approvals, James Tate and other commu- email [email protected] nity partners as we have a con- or visit versation about the state of www.lastdaydogrescue.org. health in District 1. Meet De- The Underground Railroad in troit's New Health Director, Dr. Michigan Abdul El-Sayed Saturday, Feb- Join us Saturday, February 27, ruary 27, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. - 2016 from 1-2:30PM at Nankin 3:00 p.m. at the Crowell Recre- Mills Interpretive Center (33175 ation Center located at 16630 Ann Arbor Trail, 48185) for a his- Lahser Road, Detroit, MI 48219. tory presentation of the Under- For more information, call the ground Railroad at Nankin Mills. Detroit Health Department at You will hear stories about the Un- (313) 876-4000. derground Railroad, a systematic ECORSE way of secretly helping people es- Dinner with the Mayor cape to freedom in the North, Saturday, February 27, 2016 which began operating in Michi- from 4-6PM at The Auburn Cafe, gan in the 1830s. The Rouge located at 3520 W. Jefferson River played an important role as Ave., Ecorse. Call 313-381-8133 a local route for people to follow for more information. while escaping in the “Flight to Freedom” from the south to De- City Council Meeting troit and on to Canada. “The his- Tuesday, March 1, 2016 from tory of Nankin Mills located on the 7:30-9PM, there will be a city banks of the Rouge River, in- council meeting at the Ecorse city hall, located at 3869 W. Jef- ferson Ave. ROMULUS Bible Study Monday, February 29, 2016 be- ginning at 11:30AM there will be a bible study group at the Romu- lus Senior Center, located at 26525 Bibbins St. Birthday Bingo Bash Visit the Senior Center for the monthly Birthday Bingo Bash. There will be bingo and potluck before the presentation of a birthday cake and the singing of “Happy Birthday” at the Romulus Senior Center, located at 26525 Bibbins St. Teen Writing Club Let’s get creative! Come to our writing club and share your cre- ativity with others! Meetings will take place the last Monday of the month from 4-5pm. From January 25-February 29. Light refreshments will be served. Event will take place from 4-5PM at the Romulus Public Library, located at 11121 Wayne Rd., 48174. Jesse’s Inspiration Page 11A SPORTS WEEK OF FEBRUARY 25 - MARCH 2, 2016 Time is Getting Short for Pistons This Week in Varsity By Butch Davis - Sports Reporter High School Basketball By Butch Davis troit Pistons announced this come up with something. You The regular varsity basketball season is over for the Girls. past Monday that the team has can't let a guy get 59. That's on Here is the MHSAA 2016 District Tournament Assignments for rescinded a trade that acquired me.'' The Pistons have shot Girls basketball in Class A, Class B, Class C, and Class D forward/center Donatas makers Reggie Jackson, Mar- being play on February 29th, March 2nd & 4th for the Telegram Motiejunas and guard Marcus cus Morris, recently acquired News reading area and also the Boys remaining week of bas- Thornton from the Houston Tobias Harris and rookie Stan- ketball play before their District Tournament playoffs, March Rockets in exchange for cen- ley Johnson, however none at 7th, 9th, and 11th. the top end, and all lacking ter Joel Anthony and a pro- tected 2016 first-round draft consistency. Van Gundy District Assignments for Girls Basketball pick. “Standard with all trades, hasn’t been shy about criticiz- Class A medical clearance on all play- ing his players after losses. No. 14-A Wyandotte-Roosevelt ers involved is required for The differentce with the Detroit This past Sunday, he put the Brownstown Township-Woodhaven Gibraltar-OA Carlson completion. Medical clearance Pistons from this past Sunday blame on himself for the scor- Riverview Community Southgate Anderson was not given on all players to Monday was like night and ing spree by Davis. Trenton Wyandotte-Roosevelt day. Yes, this past Sunday the The Pistons had 24 and the trade is being re- scinded,” said Jeff Bower, fans that visit the Palace of hours the patch up their No. 15-A Westland-John Glenn General Manager of the De- Auburn Hills were able to take wounds before walking into Belleville Romulus troit Pistons. “In view of pri- in history as the short-handed Quickens Loans Arena in Taylor-John F Kennedy Taylor-Truman vacy considerations relating to Pistons lost another key player Cleveland and whatever the Wayne Memorial Westland-John Glenn early on when Anthony Tolliver words were barks at the play- medical information, we will have no further comment.” limped off the floor after ers from SVG had a huge ef- No. 16-A Detroit-Cody Motiejunas and guard Marcus spraining his knee in a colli- fect on the Pistons play on Allen Park Dearborn Thornton will return to the sion with Andre Drummond. offense and defense as Reg- Dearborn-Edsel Ford Dearborn-Fordson Houston Rockets. Center Joel Marcus Morris shifted to power gie Jackson led the Pistons Detroit-Cody Lincoln Park forward with Tobias Harris with 23 points, and Caldwell- Anthony whom the Houston had traded playing small forward in his Pope contributed 19 points No. 19-A Dearborn Heights-Crestwood to Philadelphia after the three- second game with Detroit. and played a key role on de- Dearborn Heights-Crestwood Garden City team deal will return to the Pis- Nevertheless, the New Or- fense as the Detroit Pistons Livonia-Churchill Livonia-Franklin tons. Detroit will also keep the leans Pelicans star center An- upset the Cavaliers 96-88 this Livonia-Stevenson Redford-Thurston thony Davis scored a past Monday night at “The Q”. top-eight protected 2016 first- round draft pick it sent to franchise-record and a Palace The Cavs' win streak ended at No. 20-A Grosse Pointe South Houston. of Auburn Hills record of 59 five. Detroit losing streak end Detroit International Academy Detroit-C ass Technical In closing, the Pistons have points scored and pulled down at five, as now leads the sea- Detroit-Martin Luther King Detroit-Western International gotten get better in the theme 20 rebounds as the Pelicans son series 2-1. Kentavious Grosse Pointe South Hamtramck of playing offense and defense beat the Pistons 111-106. Caldwell-Pope managed to Detroit-East English Village Prep Academy Davis went 24 of 34 from the wrestle the ball out of Lebron a full 48 minutes if they have any chance of making a bid to floor and made his only two 3- James' hands from behind as Class B take part in any playoff activity pointers. He added nine free He was in the process of rising No. 39-B New Boston-Huron this season. This town under- throws in 10 attempts. up for a transition layup, nev- Allen Park-Cabrini Flat Rock stood the mounting struggle Defense was lacking in the ertheless out of nowhere Cald- Grosse Ile Monroe-Jefferson well-Pope stopped him and Van Gundy faced and has Pistons game plan as they led New Boston-Huron Romulus-Summit Academy North for much of the second quar- then finished a layup on the been willing to cut him plenty of slack, however, the thread ter, however, the teams went other end. James six No. 40-B Dearborn-Divine Child wear will get much smaller if into the break at halftime even turnovers were also part of the Dearborn Heights-Annapolis Dearborn Heights-Robichaud the Pistons don’t make the after a mental mistake by reason the Detroit Pistons Dearborn-Divine Child Dearborn-Henry Ford Academy playoffs. Andre Drummond as Davis upset the Cavaliers. Ever Pis- Melvindale River Rouge had tipped a missed shot at tons guard Reggie Jackson the buzzer, and the ball was battle for a loose ball in the No. 41-B Detroit Central Collegiate clearly going to fall safely off second half of the game as the Dearborn-Advanced Technology Academy the rim. Yet, Drummond lost Cavaliers cut it to lead by six Detroit-Cesar Chavez Academy Detroit-Consortium College Prep focus and reached up through points with 2:28 remaining in Detroit-Henry Ford Acad: School for Creative Studies the basket to swat the ball off the game led by Kyrie Irving, Detroit-University Prep Academy the rim. That made it goal- who had 30 points. Nonethe- Detroit-University Prep Science & Math tending and a tying score of less costly cough-ups and 55-all going into halftime. brick after brick ended any Class C In the second half the Pistons chance of making a come- No. 71-C Whitmore Lake scored the first six points, on back. Ann Arbor-Greenhills Canton Prep the other hand, the Pelicans Now for the record, the De- Lutheran HS Westland Whitmore Lake Davis had 14 points in the third Wixom-St Catherine of Siena Academy quarter, giving him 40 in the Ypsilanti-Arbor Preparatory game at that point, and the Pelicans led 80-75 going into 579 Visger Rd, Ecorse, MI 48229 No. 72-C Ecorse the final period. Detroit scored [email protected] Dearborn-Riverside Academy-West Detroit Cristo Rey the first six points of the fourth Detroit-West Side Academy Ecorse with Davis on the bench, how- All Repairs: Shoes, Purses, Luggage etc. Riverview-Gabriel Richard Taylor Preparatory ever he returned with 10:02 to Melvindale-Academy for Business & Tech play and scored 19 points in the final 10 minutes. Class D No. 102-D Allen Park-Inter-City Baptist 'That one is on me. That was OWNER Allen Park-Inter-City Baptist Inkster-Peterson Warren Academy terrible coaching - terrible,'' 313-382-2662 Pistons coach Stan Van Newport-Lutheran HS South Taylor-Baptist Park Gundy said. ''You've got to Westland-Huron Valley Lutheran Canton-Plymouth Christian Academy

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NEWLY REMODELED TOWNHOUSES RE: Case No. 15-37 (SCU) IN 30 DAYS! APARTMENTS COOPERATIVE In accordance with and pursuant to the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, Act 11 Spacious 1 bedroom 1 BEDRM RANCH All Natural Weight of 2006, as amended, notice is hereby given that the City of Inkster Planning apartments Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 14, 2016, at 6:00 p.m., TOWNHOMES Loss & Health Available for 62 and $515/Month in the Inkster City Hall Council Chamber, located at 26215 Trowbridge, Inkster, older or Handicapped & 2 BEDRM TOWNHOMES Products Michigan, 48141, to consider a special conditions use to allow a Medical Mari- Disabled. STARTING FROM juana Provisioning Center in the B-3 General Business District. Emmett Gibson $530/Month 100% 30-day is the applicant. The subject property is located on the southeast corner of Michi- COME SEE OUR gan Avenue and Springhill Avenue intersection and is legally described as fol- MODEL For more information call Money Back (734) 729-3328 lows: Rent is based on Equal Housing Opportunity Guarantee 25K15A1 PT OF LOT 15 OF DEARBORN ACRES SUB T2S R9E L30 P30 31 income. www. WCR DESC AS BEG DUE N 166.82FT FROM SW COR OF LOT 15 TH DUE N Heat & water included. billington.firstfitness. 118. 78FT TH N72DEG 47M 305 E 52.24FT TH DUE S 134.24FT TH DUE W Activity Room & com 49.90FT POB DEARBORN ACRES SUB T2S R9E L30 P30, 31 WCR Laundry facilities on site www.billingtonweight- (Property ID# 44-008-02-0015-003, Commonly Known As 28661 Michigan Av- (313) 382-3201 lossproducts. enue) TTY-1-800-567-5857 M-F 8-5 com RM (248) 506-6703 Michael B. MB0130 Equal Housing Opportunity HOMES FOR SERVICES HOMES FOR RENT RENT OFFERED SW Detroit NORTH Southwest Detroit “Do you need home for rent 3 Bedroom Move In Special Social Security updated kitchen $600.00 rent Disability/SSI Public comments are invited. Persons unable to attend the public hearing may $600.00 security & bedroom Benefits send their comments in writing to the attention of the City of Inkster Community Development Department, 26215 Trowbridge, Inkster, Michigan, 48141. Com- 3 bedroom, 1 ½ bath, clean basement Speak with an Call ments will be received through 12:00 noon, Monday, March 14, 2016. Hardwood floor, garage attorney 313-799-0070 or 313-268-2755 Please reference Case No. 15-37 (SCU) in all correspondence. (734) 556-0412” The City of Inkster will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, 313-515-8203 lj0225 D0317 such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the public hearing to individuals with disabilities upon five (5) STAY INFORMED - READ THE CLASSIFIED ADS business days written notice. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids LEARN WHAT’S GOING ON IN YOUR CITY or services should contact the City of Inkster at 313.563.9770. PUBLISH: February 25, 2016 CITY OF INKSTER PUBLIC NOTICE Community Development Department • 313.563.9760 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Felicia Rutledge CITY OF INKSTER, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN Inkster City Clerk CITY OF INKSTER PUBLIC NOTICE RE: Case No. 15-35 (SCU) In accordance with and pursuant to the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, Act 110 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING of 2006, as amended, notice is hereby given that the City of Inkster Planning PLANNING COMMISSION Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 14, 2016, at 6:00 p.m., CITY OF INKSTER, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN in the Inkster City Hall Council Chamber, located at 26215 Trowbridge, Inkster, AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE Michigan, 48141, to consider a special conditions use to allow a Medical Mari- NOTICE IS HEARBY GIVEN, pursuant to the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, juana Provisioning Center in the B-2 Thoroughfare Mixed-Use District. John Public Act 110 of 2006, as amended, the City of Inkster Planning Commission Clark is the applicant. The subject property, 315 Inkster Road, is located south will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 14, 2016, 6:00 p.m. in the Inkster of Cherry Hill on the east side of Inkster Road and the strip mall where it is lo- City Hall Council Chamber, located at 26215 Trowbridge, Inkster, Michigan, cated is legally described as follows: 48141. The Planning Commission will consider proposed amendments to the The North 201 feet of Lot 700 as measured on the east and west line of said City’s Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the Special Conditions and Land Use Stan- Lot, Cherry Hill Manor No. 4, a subdivision, L73 P29, 30 WCR (Commonly dards for Medical Marijuana Provisioning Centers (§155.148) within the B-1 Known as 297-333 Inkster Road). The subject property is located at 315 Inkster (Local Business District), B-2 (Thoroughfare Mixed Use District) and B-3 (Gen- Road, Property ID# 44-999-00-2296-014 . eral Business District) to reduce the required minimum distance between provi- sioning centers from 1000 feet to 500 feet. Cherry Hill NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the purpose of the public hearing is to hear and consider amendments to the Zoning Ordinance that would have the follow- ing effect: Modifications the Special Conditions and Land Use Standards for Med ical Marijuana Provisioning Centers (§155.148) within the B-1 (Local Business District), B-2 (Thoroughfare Mixed Use District) and B-3 (General Business District) to reduce the required minimum distance between provisioning centers from 1000 feet to 500 feet. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that complete text of zoning ordinance amend- Avondale i ments, if available, can be reviewed at the Inkster City Clerk’s Office, which is NORTH located at 26215 Trowbridge, Inkster, MI, 48141 beginning February 25, 2016. Public comments are invited. Persons unable to attend the public hearing may All meetings of the City of Inkster Planning Commission are open to the public. send their comments in writing to the attention of the City of Inkster Community You are invited to attend this meeting. Persons unable to attend the public hear- Development Department, 26215 Trowbridge, Inkster, Michigan, 48141. Com- ing may send their comments in writing to the attention of the City of Inkster ments will be received through 12:00 noon, Monday, March 14, 2016. Community Development Department, 26215 Trowbridge, Inkster, Michigan Please reference Case No. 15-35 (SCU) in all correspondence. 48141. Comments will be received through 12:00 Noon, Monday, March 14, The City of Inkster will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, 2016. Information may be obtained from the Planning and Community Develop- such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials ment Department at 313.563.9760. being considered at the public hearing to individuals with disabilities upon five (5) business days written notice. Individuals with disabilities The City of Inkster will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the City of Inkster at such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials 313.563.9770. being considered at the public hearing, to individuals with disabilities upon written notice being received at least five (5) business days prior to the public hearing. PUBLISH: February 25, 2016 Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Community Development Department• 313.563.9760 City of Inkster at 313.563.9770.

Felicia Rutledge Felicia Rutledge, Inkster City Clerk Inkster City Clerk PUBLISH: February 25, 2016 Page 13A WEEK OF FEBRUARY 25 - MARCH 2, 2016 Telegram Newspaper Classifieds, continued

CITY OF INKSTER PUBLIC NOTICE - HELP WANTED RETRACTION CITY OF INKSTER In the February 18, 2016 issue of the Telegram Newspaper, the notice stating FIREFIGHTER that the City of Inkster had an opening for a City Manager was published in error. Any questions, please contact the Publisher, Mrs. Steward at 313-928-2955 Applications for Firefighter positions are now being accepted at a starting salary of $40,233 based on experience and qualifications. To apply please CITY OF INKSTER PUBLIC NOTICE - HELP WANTED visit our website at www.cityofinkster.com/services/humanresources. CITY OF INKSTER FIRE CHIEF CITY OF INKSTER PUBLIC NOTICE - HELP WANTED Applications for Fire Chief position is now being accepted at a salary range CITY OF INKSTER of $72,609-83,500 based on experience and qualifications. To apply please CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER Part-time visit our website at www.cityofinkster.com/services/humanresources. RIVER ROUGE Applications for a part-time Code Enforcement Officer position is now being accepted at a rate of $15.00/hr. To apply please visit our website at www.city- CITY OF RIVER ROUGE, MICHIGAN ofinkster.com/services/humanresources. At a special meeting of the City Council of the City of River Rouge held on January 19,2016 CITY OF RIVER ROUGE PUBLIC NOTICE The following Commissioners were present: Present: Cooney, Perry, Pruneau, Ward CITY OF RIVER ROUGE, MICHIGAN Mayor Bowdler in the Chair At a special meeting of the City Council of the City of River Rouge Excused: Campbell, Pierce held on January 28,2016 16-14 Approval of minutes 12/31/2015 The following Commissioners were present: 16-15 Approval of minutes 01/05/2016 Present: Campbell, Cooney, Pruneau, Ward 16-16 Voucher approval Mayor Bowdler in the Chair 16-17 Building permit approval Excused: Perry, Pierce 16-18 Approval of the Audit Report for y/e 06/30/2015 16-19 Approval to payments to the Employee Pension System and the 16-23 Approval of the agenda Police & Fire System 16-24 Approval to payments to the pension systems for pension obligations 16-20 Approval to sell lots on E Great Lakes St. 16-25 Approval to authorize payment to the RR ERS system for outstand- 16-21 Approval to schedule public hearing on 02/02/2016 ing pension obligations and to the RR P&F for outstanding pension 16-22 Motion to adjourn obligations. 16-26 Motion to adjourn A complete copy of the minutes can be obtained at the City Clerk’s office (313) 842-5604. A complete copy of the minutes can be obtained at the City Clerk’s office (313) 842-5604. Patricia Johnson City Clerk CITY OF INKSTER PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF INKSTER PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF INKSTER, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: Case No. 15--31 (SCU) CITY OF INKSTER, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN In accordance with and pursuant to the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, Act 110 RE: Case No. 15-33 (SCU) of 2006, as amended, notice is hereby given that the City of Inkster Planning In accordance with and pursuant to the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, Act 110 Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 14, 2016, at 6:00 p.m., of 2006, as amended, notice is hereby given that the City of Inkster Planning in the Inkster City Hall Council Chamber, located at 26215 Trowbridge, Inkster, Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 14, 2016, at 6:00 p.m., Michigan, 48141, to consider a special conditions use to allow a Medical Mari- in the Inkster City Hall Council Chamber, located at 26215 Trowbridge, Inkster, juana Provisioning Center in the TCD (Town Center District). Patrick Wimberly Michigan, 48141, to consider a special conditions use to allow a Medical Mari- is the applicant. The subject property is located on the north side of Michigan juana Provisioning Center in the TCD (Town Center District). Huck Property LLC Avenue, east of Inkster Road and is legally described as follows: is the applicant. The subject property is located at the northwest corner of Michi- 30C165 166 167 LOTS 165 TO 167 INCL WESTWOOD HILLS SUB T2S R10E gan Avenue and Huck Court west of Inkster Road and is legally described as L54 P51 WCR (Property ID #44-018-03-0165-000, Commonly Known As 27332 follows: Michigan Avenue) LOTS 38, 39, AND 40, INCLUDING VACATED ALLEY SOUTH OF AND AD- JOINING LOT 38 AND NORTH OF AND ADJOINING LOTS 39 AND 40 EX- CEPT THE NORTH 20 FEET OF LOT 38, L64 P64 WCR (Property ID # 44-007-01-0038-001, Commonly Known As Vacant Land at Michigan Avenue andHuck Court)

NORTH i Public comments are invited. Persons unable to attend the public hearing may NORTH send their comments in writing to the attention of the City of Inkster Community Public comments are invited. Persons unable to attend the public hearing may Development Department, 26215 Trowbridge, Inkster, Michigan, 48141. Com- send their comments in writing to the attention of the City of Inkster Community ments will be received through 12:00 noon, Monday, March 14, 2016. Development Department, 26215 Trowbridge, Inkster, Michigan, 48141. Com- Please reference Case No. 15-31 (SCU) in all correspondence. The City of ments will be received through 12:00 noon, Monday, March 14, 2016. Inkster will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as Please reference Case No. 15-33 (SCU) in all correspondence. The City of signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being con- Inkster will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as sidered at the public hearing to individuals with disabilities upon five (5) business signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being con- days written notice. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or serv- sidered at the public hearing to individuals with disabilities upon five (5) business ices should contact the City of Inkster at 313.563.9770. days written notice. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or serv- PUBLISH: February 25, 2016 ices should contact the City of Inkster at 313.563.9770. PUBLISH: February 25, 2016 Community Development Department• 313.563.9760 Community Development Department• 313.563.9760 Felicia Rutledge Felicia Rutledge Inkster City Clerk Inkster City Clerk Page 14A WEEK OF FEBRUARY 25 - MARCH 2, 2016 Telegram Newspaper Classifieds, continued THE TELEGRAM IS EVERYWHERE!! Basketball From Page 11A CITY OF INKSTER PUBLIC NOTICE 02/26 6:45 PM Southgate Anderson at Dearborn Fordson 02/26 7:00 PM Dearborn Heights Robichaud at Dearborn Heights CITY OF INKSTER Crestwood 02/26 7:00 PM River Rouge at Hamtramck In accordance with the City of Inkster City Charter Chapter 7, Sec. 7.9; an 02/26 7:00 PM Dearborn at Redford Thurston abstract of the proceedings of 02/26 6:00 PM Detroit Cesar Chavez Academy at Romulus Summit the February 15, 2016 Regular Council Meeting is hereby published. Academy 02/26 7:00 PM Newport Lutheran South at Taylor Baptist Park 02/26 7:00 PM Ecorse at Taylor Preparatory APPROVED: 02/26 5:30 PM Detroit Community at Taylor Trillium Approval of the Agenda. 02/29 7:00 PM Detroit Old Redford at River Rouge Approval of the Consent Agenda. 03/01 7:00 PM Garden City at Dearborn Edsel Ford Approval of a Public Hearing and First Reading to amend Ordinance 856. 03/01 7:00 PM Monroe St Mary Catholic Central at Dearborn Fordson Approval of a Public Hearing for a 2016-2017 final statement of CDBG. 03/01 7:00 PM Allen Park at Dearborn Heights Annapolis Approval of a Second Reading to rezone 2830 Beech Daly from B-2 to M-1. 03/01 7:00 PM Detroit Southeastern at Dearborn Heights Robichaud Approval of a Special Conditions Use (SCU-15-10) for truck repair terminal. 03/01 7:00 PM Dearborn Henry Ford Academy at Detroit Jalen Rose Approval of adoption of an emergency operations plan. 03/01 5:30 PM Taylor Preparatory at Detroit University Prep Approval to of a City of Inkster Wellness Committee thru the National Kidney 03/01 7:00 PM Dearborn Hts Star International at Detroit University Prep Science & Math Foundation. 03/01 6:00 PM Taylor Baptist Park at Inkster Peterson Warren Acad- Approval of weekly and monthly reports from the City Manager’s office. emy Approval to Close Inkster Road for the 47th Annual Memorial Day Parade. 03/01 7:00 PM Dearborn Heights Crestwood at Melvindale 03/01 7:00 PM Dearborn Advanced Tech at Monroe Jefferson Felicia Rutledge 03/01 7:00 PM Taylor Trillium at Newport Lutheran South City Clerk 03/01 5:00 PM Detroit Western International at Southfield Christian 03/01 7:00 PM Flat Rock at Trenton 03/01 7:00 PM Taylor Kennedy at Ypsilanti Arbor Prep CITY OF ECORSE PUBLIC NOTICE SUBSCRIBE TODAY FOR City of Ecorse HOME/BUSINESS DELIVERY POVERTY GUIDELINES OF THE TELEGRAM PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ECORSE BOARD OF REVIEW WILL BE MEETING IN THE ALBERT B. BUDAY CIVIC CENTER-3869 W. JEFFERSON ECORSE MI IN THE ON THE 2ND FLOOR ON: CITY OF INKSTER PUBLIC NOTICE MARCH 14, 2016 9:00 A.M. TO NOON AND 1:00P.M. TO 4:00P.M. CITY OF INKSTER 6:00 P.M. TO 9:00 P.M. MARCH 17, 2016 11:00 A.M. TO 2:00 P.M. An amendment to the City of Inkster Zoning Ordinance to change the Zoning Classification of the southern portion of the site located at 2830 Beech Daly from To be eligible for a poverty exemption, a person shall annually: B-2, Thoroughfare Mixed Use to M-1, Light Industrial was approved by Inkster Own and occupy the property as a homestead as required by law, and provide evidence City Council on February 15, 2016. This amendment was made after conducting of ownership, if necessary. Public Hearings at Planning Commission and City Council in accordance with Inkster City and State of Michigan Regulations. The change in Zoning Classifi- 1. File the approved form provided by the City. cation at 2830 Michigan will be effective on March 15, 2016. 2. Submit copies of federal and state income tax returns for all person(s) residing in the homestead as well as copies of any property tax credit returns, as required by Felicia Rutledge law. City Clerk 3. The Board of Review may require proof of identification if it feels it is necessary. 4. The household income (including all persons residing in the homestead) shall meet the federal poverty income standards as defined and determined annually by the CITY OF ECORSE PUBLIC NOTICE United States Office of Management and Budget. In cases where household income CITY OF ECORSE meets the federal standard, the assessment I taxable value shall be adjusted so the NOTICE OF PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION out-of-pocket property tax, as best estimated based on the previous year's millage rate and after deducting the applicable state property tax refund, equals five percent TO THE QUALIFED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF ECORSE: (5%) of the household income for those applicants under 65 years of age, and three percent (3%) for those applicants over 65 years of age. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Presidential Primary Election will be held 5. Income included as household income shall be from any and all sources and shall in the City of Ecorse, County of Wayne, Michigan on TUESDAY, MARCH 8, include all dependents and occupants income including, but not limited to types 2016 to elect the following: such as salary state or federal aid, alimony, social security, pension and insurance benefits, return on investments, savings, and any other forms of compensation re- • Republican Party Candidate for President of the United States ceived. • Democratic Party Candidate for President of the United States 6. The total of all household assets, not including the homestead shall not exceed $25,000. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the City of Ecorse Presidential Primary 7. Poverty Applicants must meet the following income guidelines: Election will be held at the following Polling Places:

ONE PERSON $13,000 PRECINCT NO. 1 St. Andre Bessette Parish Center, TWO PERSONS $16,460 27700 W. Outer Drive THREE PERSONS $20,800 PRECINCT NO. 2 Downriver Pennsylvania Club, FOUR PERSONS $24,250 3648 W. Jefferson FIVE PERSONS $28,410 PRECINCT NO. 3 Ecorse Manor, 4560-9th Street SIX PERSONS $32,570 PRECINCT NO. 4 John F. Kennedy School, SEVEN PERSONS $36,730 27225 W. Outer Drive EIGHT PERSONS $40,890 PRECINCT NO. 5 John F. Kennedy School, EACH ADDITIONAL PERSON $ 4,160 27225 W. Outer Drive PRECINCT NO. 6 Ralph J. Bunche School, 503 Hyacinthe 8. The Board of Review may waive the income limits for a household with greater PRECINCT NO. 7 Ecorse Housing Commission, 266 Hyacinthe incomes but who have expenses beyond the ordinary scope of expected costs which are severe and unavoidable, such as unusually high heath care costs not covered by ***all Polling Places are handicap/voter accessible*** insurance. In such catastrophic scenarios, the state equalized value may be reduced to zero (0). NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the polling places for said City of Ecorse 9. In cases where the Board of Review deviates from the income limits for substantial Presidential Primary Election will open at 7:00 o’clock a.m. and will remain and compelling reasons, such as described above in number 8, thesereasons will be open until 8:00 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, March 8th. noted on the petition and communicated in writing to the claimant.Such reasons will be properly documented. Absent voter applications and ballots may be obtained through the City Clerk’s 10. In no case will the board of review approve any reduction without proper and re- office. The office of the City Clerk will be open on Saturday, March 5, 2016 quired documentation. from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for the purpose of issuing and receiving absentee ballots. Publish: 2-25-16 3-6-16 ROBERT LEWIS HELLAR DANA HUGHES 3-10-16 Assessor CITY CLERK Page 15A WEEK OF FEBRUARY 25 - MARCH 2, 2016 Twice is Really Nice! 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